About the Seminar:
The rapid development of emerging advanced materials—such as nanomaterials and 2D materials—demands a parallel evolution in material measurement techniques and standardization protocols. Accurate and reliable material measurements are essential for ensuring consistency, reproducibility, and interoperability in both research and industrial applications. This presentation will discuss current challenges and opportunities in developing standardized methodologies for characterizing the mechanical, thermal, electrical, and optical properties of these novel materials and the applications of these materials. Emphasis is placed on the integration of advanced metrology tools, the role of international standard-setting bodies, and the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration. By establishing robust measurement standards, we can accelerate the adoption and commercialization of advanced materials across sectors such as aerospace, electronics, and energy.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Elisabeth Mansfield serves as a Senior Research Chemist in the Nanoscale Reliability Group within the Applied Chemicals and Materials Division of the Materials Measurement Laboratory at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. She leads several key projects, including a CHIPS Metrology initiative focused on the evaluation of 2D and wide-bandgap (WBG) material quality for device reliability. Her expertise spans bioanalytical chemistry, separations and interfacial science, thermal analysis, nanomaterial characterization and standardization, phase equilibria, and advanced electronic material analysis and characterization. Dr. Mansfield possesses extensive experience in all aspects of standards development, including the creation of reference materials, the development of standard measurement methods, leadership in round-robin studies, and active participation in documentary standards organizations. She currently serves as the Measurement and Characterization Working Group Chair for the U.S. Technical Advisory Group to ISO TC 229 Nanotechnologies.
